National selector Geoff Miller anticipates a tough challenge once more from the Windies, who exceeded the expectations of many with a battling performance at HQ.

England nonetheless eventually prevailed by five wickets, and Miller said: 'There were some very impressive performances across all five days of the first Test, both from individuals and the team as a whole, and we were made to work hard for the first victory of the summer.

'We know the West Indies will again prove challenging opposition, and our squad will be looking forward to preparing for another tough match later this week.'